XANO Q1-Q3 2017 (English) by XANO

Interim report 1 January – 30 September 2017

THE INTERIM PERIOD

THE THIRD QUARTER

Net revenue totalled SEK 1,231 million (783)

Net revenue totalled SEK 378 million (226)

Operating profit amounted to SEK 166 million (86)

Operating profit amounted to SEK 52 million (24)

Profit before tax amounted to SEK 150 million (79)

Profit before tax amounted to SEK 50 million (21)

Profit after tax amounted to SEK 116 million (61)

Profit after tax amounted to SEK 39 million (16)

Earnings per share were SEK 8.37 (4.43)

Earnings per share were SEK 2.76 (1.16)

Important events A 2:1 share split was carried out in June

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CEO’s comments on the Group’s development during the period The Group enjoyed a strong third quarter with high growth and an operating profit more than double the figure achieved in the corresponding period last year. The market conditions were generally good, which contributed to incoming orders also being satisfactory during the quarter. For the entire nine-month period, the Group reported a growth in sales of 57 per cent, of which Jorgensen contributed 40 per cent, and an operating profit which exceeded that achieved last year by 93 per cent. The profit margin increased from 10.0 to 12.2 per cent, while earnings per share rose from SEK 4.43 to SEK 8.37. During the first nine months of the year, the Industrial Solutions business unit almost doubled its sales compared to the comparison period. This increase can primarily be attributed to the acquisition of Jorgensen, although organic growth was also good. The improvement in operating profit was even more marked. Jorgensen made a significant contribution here too, and other companies in the business unit continued to perform well. The extent of completed project deliveries to the packaging sector was significantly higher than last year, and incoming orders in respect of new projects remained good. In order to safeguard capacity, preparations are currently being made to strengthen resources, including by expanding production areas. The companies in the Precision Technology business unit reported an overall increase in volume and significantly improved profitability compared to the first nine months of last year. This positive outcome has been able to be achieved thanks to successfully implemented marketing initiatives and strategic, capacity-boosting investments, activities that remain high priorities within the business unit. At the same time, the economic situation has been stable and positive for an extended period. There have been no major changes in recent times, even though the conditions vary somewhat between the industry sectors. Operations within the Rotational Moulding business unit, despite the restraint demonstrated within individual market segments, were able to report slightly higher invoicing than during the comparison period. After a certain decline in incoming orders during late summer, sales increased once more towards the end of the period, and the situation is now more favourable than at the same time last year. Marketing activities within prioritised areas, as well as the supplementing of the proprietary product ranges, are the focus for the immediate future. Ahead of the final quarter of the year, the Group as a whole is enjoying a better market and order situation than at the corresponding time last year. Just as prior to the third quarter of the year, this relates in particular to projectrelated operations for the packaging industry, although the market trend is expected to remain mostly positive for the immediate future within all the Group’s industry sectors.

Revenue and profit The interim period Net revenue totalled SEK 1,231 million (783). Operating profit amounted to SEK 166 million (86), corresponding to an operating margin of 13.5 per cent (11.0). Profit before tax was SEK 150 million (79). The third quarter Net revenue totalled SEK 378 million (226). Operating profit amounted to SEK 52 million (24), corresponding to an operating margin of 13.8 per cent (10.6). Profit before tax was SEK 50 million (21). Share data and key figures The interim period Basic earnings per share were SEK 8.37 (4.43). Equity per share was SEK 35.66 (28.93). The average number of outstanding shares was 13,813,490 during the period. The equity/assets ratio was 32 per cent (42) at the end of the period. The average number of employees was 799 (654). Important events during the period Following a decision at the Annual General Meeting, a 2:1 split of the Parent Company’s shares was conducted in June. Events after the end of the period There are no individual events of major significance to report after the balance sheet date. Investments The interim period Net investments in non-current assets amounted to SEK 23 million (30), of which SEK 3 million related to intangible assets, SEK 4 million to real estate and SEK 16 million to machinery and equipment. The third quarter Net investments in non-current assets amounted to SEK 10 million (10), of which SEK 2 million related to intangible assets, SEK 4 million to real estate and SEK 4 million to machinery and equipment. Cash flow and liquidity Cash flow from operating activities amounted to SEK 23 million (56) in the interim period. Liquid assets, including lines of credit granted but not utilised, totalled SEK 312 million (218) on the balance sheet date. Number of shares and voting rights At the Annual General Meeting on 10 May 2017, it was decided to increase the number of shares by splitting each existing share into two new shares of the same type (2:1 split). The split was conducted in June, with 9 June as the record date.

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After the share split, the total number of shares stands at 14,093,490, divided between 3,644,400 class A shares and 10,449,090 class B shares. Each class A share entitles ten votes and each class B share entitles one vote. The total number of votes amounts to 46,893,090. The company holds 280,000 of its own class B shares. Risks and uncertainty factors The Group’s main risks and uncertainty factors include operational risks associated with customers and suppliers and other external factors such as price risks for input goods. In addition, there are financial risks as a result of changes in exchange rates and interest rate levels. A statement on the Group’s main financial and operational risks can be found on pages 78–80 of the annual report for 2016. No additional significant risks are deemed to have arisen. Accounting policies As with the annual financial statements for 2016, the consolidated financial statements for 2017 have been prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as adopted by the EU, the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and the recommendations and statements of the Swedish Financial Reporting Board. This interim report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34. The critical assessments and the sources of estimates when preparing this interim report are the same as in the most recent annual report. The Group applies the same accounting policies as described in the annual report for 2016 with the exception of new or revised standards, interpretations and improvements, which are applied as from 1 January 2017. The application of these has not had any effect on the Group’s financial performance or position. With a view to achieving a clearer presentation, the layout of the income statements has been altered as from 2017 as regards the order in which the entries are presented. The comparison year has been changed accordingly.

Regarding the application of IFRS 9 Financial instruments and IFRS 15 Income, which enter into force in 2018, please refer to the description in the 2016 annual report. It is still considered that the new standards are not having any significant impact on the Group’s accounting. Annual general meeting 2018 The upcoming AGM will take place in Jönköping on Tuesday 8 May 2018. At the AGM on 10 May 2017, a nomination committee consisting of Ulf Hedlundh (Chairman), Fredrik Rapp and Anders Rudgård was appointed. The task of this committee prior to the 2018 AGM is to nominate a Chairman of the Board and other Board members, auditors, a chairman for the AGM and to propose fees for the Board and auditors. Shareholders wishing to nominate candidates for XANO’s Board of Directors may contact Ulf Hedlundh, Chair of the Nomination Committee, on tel. +46 8-440 37 70 or e-mail ulf.hedlundh@svolder. se. In order for received proposals to be able to be handled properly, these should be received by the Nomination Committee no later than 31 January 2018. Shareholders wishing to have an issue dealt with at the Annual General Meeting must have submitted such a request in writing to the company no later than 20 March 2018 in order for the issue to be included in the notice. The request must be sent to the company at the address: XANO Industri AB, Att. AGM 2018, Industrigatan 14 B, SE-553 02 Jönköping, or by e-mail to ir@xano.se with “AGM 2018” as the subject. Next report date The year-end report for the 2017 financial year will be presented on Thursday 8 February 2018. Jönköping, 1 November 2017

Lennart Persson CEO

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Consolidated statement of comprehensive income

2017

2016

2017

2016

16/17

2016

(SEK million)

3 mths Jul-Sep

9 mths Jan-Sep

12 mths Oct-Sep

12 mths Jan-Dec

378 -285

226 -169

1,231 -926

783 -587

1,500 -1,143

1,052 -804

Net revenue Cost of goods sold Gross profit

305

196

357

248

-26 -14 2 -3 0

-21 -12 2 -2 –

-89 -49 5 -6 0

-74 -37 6 -5 –

-115 -65 7 -8 0

-100 -53 8 -7 –

Operating profit Financial income Financial expenses

52 2 -4

24 1 -4

166 3 -19

86 4 -11

176 10 -23

96 11 -15

Profit before tax Tax

50 -11

21 -5

150 -34

79 -18

163 -38

92 -22

116

125

Change in hedging reserve including tax 2) Translation differences 3)

0 -2

-1 4

1 -5

-6 7

5 -6

-2 6

Other comprehensive income

-2

-4

-1

Comprehensive income for the period

112

124

– of which attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company

112

124

Basic earnings per share, SEK 4)

2.76

1.16

8.37

4.43

9.03

5.09

Diluted earnings per share, SEK 4)

2.70

1.16

8.16

4.22

8.85

4.91

-13

-12

-39

-35

-51

-47

Selling expenses 1) Administrative expenses Other operating income Other operating expenses Profit from participations in associated companies

Net profit for the period OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Items that may be reclassified to net profit for the period

Depreciation constitutes

Amounts for the interim period include non-recurring items of SEK 6 (0) million regarding the reversal of anticipated bad debt losses, as well as non-recurring items of SEK -6 (0) million in respect of complaints.

Refers to the effective component of the change in value of derivative instruments used for hedge accounting.

Refers to the effects of changes in exchange rates when net investments in non-Swedish subsidiaries are translated to SEK. The amount is reported net of hedging contracts.

Based on net profit for the period. A 2:1 share split was carried out in June 2017. The comparison figures have been recalculated accordingly.

Tax amounts to 23 per cent (23) for the interim period. Jorgensen Engineering A/S is included in the consolidated results from the acquisition date 24 November 2016. For the 2016 full year, the acquired unit contributed SEK 38 million in net revenue and SEK 1 million in net profit after the deduction of write-offs from surplus values and financial costs attributable to the acquisition. In addition, SEK 1 million relating to transaction costs for the acquisition was charged to the consolidated results. If the acquired unit had been included in the Group throughout the whole of 2016, revenue would have amounted to approx. SEK 1,372 million, while net profit would have been approx. SEK 93 million.

Net revenue and profit/loss by segment Q1–Q3 2017 (SEK million)

Net revenue External Internal

Q1–Q3 2016

Total

Profit before tax 1)

Net revenue External Internal

Total

Q1–Q4 2016 Profit before tax 1)

Net revenue External Internal

Total

Profit before tax 1)

Industrial Solutions

874

875

124 2)

448

613

Precision Technology

183

186

167

170

226

230

Rotational Moulding

174

17 3)

168

213

Elimination

–

-4

–

-3

–

-4

–

Undistributed items

–

-21

–

-19

–

-26

1,231

–

1,231

150

783

–

783

1,052

–

1,052

Continuing operations

The figure refers to the profit/loss before the distribution of group-wide costs and tax in accordance with internal reporting. Undistributed items mainly refer to the Parent Company.

Includes non-recurring items of SEK 6 million regarding the reversal of anticipated bad debt losses.

Includes non-recurring items of SEK -6 million in respect of complaints.

The information on segments is provided from the management’s perspective, which means that reporting corresponds to the way in which the information is presented internally. The Group reports on the following segments: Industrial Solutions, Precision Technology and Rotational Moulding. The operations within each segment are described on page 9. The segments are reported in accordance with the same accounting policies as the Group. Market conditions are applied to transactions between the segments. In 2017, all segments have boosted their total operating assets, such as inventories and trade receivables.

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Consolidated statement of financial position

2017

2016

30 Sep

31 Dec

ASSETS Goodwill Other intangible non-current assets Property, plant and equipment Other non-current assets Total non-current assets

483 32 375 2 892

210 15 317 3 545

484 34 390 2 910

Inventories Current receivables Cash and cash equivalents Total current assets

201 379 45 625

175 181 47 403

177 256 165 598

1,518

950

1,509

493 497

400 233

412 512

(SEK million)

Assets held for sale TOTAL ASSETS EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity Non-current liabilities Current liabilities 1, 2) TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Interest-bearing liabilities constitute Deferred tax liabilities constitute Lines of credit granted but not utilised total

528

317

585

1,518

950

1,509

601 64 267

321 26 171

690 52 193

Current liabilities include currency derivatives measured at fair value of SEK 0.4 million (–) for the interim period. The amount for the 2016 full year includes no currency derivatives. The derivatives are used for hedging purposes and belong to value level 2 under IFRS 13. The fair value measurement is based on several factors, including observable data such as fixing rates and swap rates for the currency in question.

Current liabilities include interest derivatives measured at fair value of SEK 15 million (21) for the interim period and SEK 17 million for the 2016 full year. The derivatives are used for hedging purposes and belong to value level 2 under IFRS 13. The fair value measurement is based on a number of factors, including forward interest rates produced on the basis of observable yield curves.

Jorgensen Engineering A/S was acquired in November 2016. Acquired assets and liabilities, including surplus values and after revaluation to fair value, amounted to SEK 578 million and SEK 207 million respectively.

Statement of changes in equity

2017

2016

30 Sep

31 Dec

Opening balance Net profit for the period Other comprehensive income Comprehensive income for the period

412 116 -4 112

416 61 1 62

416 70 4 74

Effects of convertible loan issued Conversion of personnel convertibles Acquisition of own personnel convertibles Dividend paid in cash Total transactions with shareholders

– – – -31 -31

5 6 -58 -31 -78

Closing balance

493

400

412

– of which attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company

493

400

412

(SEK million)

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Cash flow statement

2017

2016

16/17

2016

(SEK million)

9 mths Jan-Sep

12 mths Oct-Sep

12 mths Jan-Dec

166

176

-151

-36

-98

Operating profit Interest and income tax paid/received and adjustments for non-cash items Change in working capital Cash flow from operating activities Investments 1) Cash flow after investments Dividend paid Acquisition of own personnel convertibles Cash flow from other financing activities Cash flow for the year

128

-19

-32

-306

-319

-211

-191

-31 – -92

-31 -81 92

-31 – 243

-31 -81 427

-119

124

Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents

165 -1

41 2

47 -3

41 0

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

165

The amounts for 2017 include a repayment of SEK 4 million that was received in conjunction with the final settlement of the purchase sum for Jorgensen Engineering A/S, which was acquired in November 2016.

Share data

2017

2016

2017

2016

3 mths Jul-Sep

9 mths Jan-Sep

12 mths Jan-Dec

Average number of outstanding shares, thousands

13,813

13,666

13,703

Average number of outstanding shares after dilution, thousands

14,383

14,597

14,543

Average number of shares in own custody, thousands

280

Basic earnings per share, SEK 1)

2.76

1.16

8.37

4.43

5.09

2.70

1.16

8.16

4.22

4.91

-1.14

1.29

1.73

4.13

9.33

14,093

280

13,813

Diluted earnings per share, SEK 1, 2) Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK Total number of shares on balance sheet date, thousands Number of shares in own custody on balance sheet date, thousands Number of outstanding shares on balance sheet date, thousands Equity per share on balance sheet date, SEK Share price on balance sheet date, SEK

35.66

28.93

29.80

146.75

112.50

104.75

Based on net profit for the period.

Costs related to convertible bonds amount to SEK 1,714 thousand (1,081) for the interim period and SEK 1,659 thousand for the 2016 full year.

A 2:1 share split was carried out in June 2017. After the share split, the total number of shares stands at 14,093,490, divided between 3,644,400 class A shares and 10,449,090 class B shares. After deduction for the company’s own holding, 280,000 class B shares, the number of outstanding shares is 13,813,490. Due to the share split, all comparison figures have been recalculated. On 1 July 2016, convertibles at a nominal value of SEK 62,130,000 were issued to employees within the XANO Group. The convertibles accrue interest corresponding to STIBOR 3M plus 2.20% and fall due for payment on 30 June 2020. The conversion rate was originally SEK 218. Due to the share split, the conversion rate has been recalculated in accordance with section 8B of the terms and conditions. The recalculated conversion rate is SEK 109. During the period 1 June to 12 June 2020, each convertible may be converted to one Class B share in XANO Industri AB. If all convertibles are converted to shares, the dilution will be approx. 4 per cent of the share capital and 1.2 per cent of the number of votes based on the total number of shares on the balance sheet date. For definitions, see page 10.

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Key figures

2017

2016

16/17

2016

9 mths Jan-Sep

12 mths Oct-Sep

12 mths Jan-Dec

Operating margin, %

13.5

11.0

11.7

9.1

Profit margin, %

12.2

10.0

10.9

8.7

Return on equity p.a., %

34.1

19.9

28.3

17.1

Return on capital employed p.a., %

20.8

16.9

18.5

13.6

Return on total capital p.a., %

15.0

12.6

13.4

10.1

452

406

442

407

Average capital employed, SEK m

Average equity, SEK m

1,084

707

1,011

786

Average total capital, SEK m

1,510

951

1,398

1,063

Interest coverage ratio, multiple

8.8

8.2

8.0

7.1

Equity/assets ratio, %

Proportion of risk-bearing capital, %

Net investments in non-current assets, SEK m Average number of employees

403

410

799

654

775

666

For definitions, see page 10.

Quarterly summary

2017

2016

2017

2016

2017

2016

2015

267

Net revenue, SEK m

378

226

443

295

410

262

269

Gross profit, SEK m

112

100

Operating profit, SEK m

Profit before tax, SEK m

Net profit for the period, SEK m

Comprehensive income for the period, SEK m Operating margin, % Equity/assets ratio, % Earnings per share, SEK 1) Cash flow from operating activities per share, SEK 1)

13.8

10.6

14.0

12.3

12.7

9.8

3.6

6.8

2.76

1.16

2.94

2.01

2.67

1.26

0.66

0.89

-1.14

1.29

2.46

4.08

0.41

-1.24

5.20

3.31

The comparison figures have been recalculated due to the 2:1 share split carried out in June 2017.

For definitions, see page 10.

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Income statement, Parent Company

2017

2016

(SEK million)

9 mths Jan-Sep

12 mths Jan-Dec

10.2 -16.4

6.5 -13.0

8.7 -17.6

Net revenue Selling and administrative expenses Operating profit/loss

-6.2

-6.5

-8.9

Profit from participations in Group companies Other financial items

– -3.1

12.0 -14.3

56.0 -12.1

Profit/loss after financial items

-9.3

-8.8

35.0

– 2.0

– 4.6

4.1 -7.2

-7.3

-4.2

31.9

Net profit for the period Other comprehensive income

-7.3 –

-4.2 –

31.9 –

Comprehensive income for the period

-7.3

-4.2

31.9

Appropriations Tax Net profit for the period Statement of comprehensive income

Income tax amounts to 22 per cent (52) for the interim period. Income tax-exempt dividends contributed to the previous year’s deviating tax rate. 100 per cent (100) of the Parent Company’s net revenue comes from invoicing to subsidiaries.

Balance sheet, Parent Company

2017

2016

30 Sep

31 Dec

Non-current assets Current assets

52.9 483.3

52.9 415.9

52.9 437.2

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity Untaxed reserves Non-current liabilities Current liabilities

71.8 64.0 74.2 326.2

74.1 68.1 129.9 196.7

110.2 64.0 73.3 242.6

BALANCE SHEET TOTAL

536.2

468.8

490.1

(SEK million)

ASSETS

Statement of changes in equity, Parent Company

2017

2016

(SEK million)

30 Sep

31 Dec

Opening balance

110.2

156.1

Comprehensive income for the period Effects of convertible loan issued Conversion of personnel convertibles Acquisition of own personnel convertibles Dividend paid in cash

-7.3 – – – -31.1

-4.2 4.9 6.0 -58.1 -30.6

31.9 4.9 6.0 -58.1 -30.6

71.8

74.1

110.2

Cash flow statement, Parent Company

2017

2016

(SEK million)

9 mths Jan-Sep

12 mths Jan-Dec

-6.2 -11.3 53.8

-6.5 -5.5 23.4

-8.9 34.5 31.9

36.3

11.4

57.5

–

36.3

11.4

57.5

Closing balance

Operating profit/loss Interest and income tax paid/received and adjustments for non-cash items Change in working capital Cash flow from operating activities Investments Cash flow after investments

-33.3

-11.3

-59.1

Cash flow for the period

Financing

3.0

0.1

-1.6

Cash and cash equivalents at the start of the period Exchange rate differences in cash and cash equivalents

2.7 0.0

4.5 -0.2

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

5.7

4.4

2.7

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THIS IS XANO

The XANO Group consists of engineering companies offering manufacturing and development services for industrial products and automation equipment. The Group is represented in the Nordic countries, Estonia, the Netherlands, Poland, China and the United States. The companies all operate within well-defined niches and possess a high level of expertise within their respective technical areas. Each unit is anchored locally and developed according to its own potential. At the same time, the Group affinity creates economies of scale for the companies and their customers. The Group’s operations are divided into the business units Industrial Solutions, Precision Technology and Rotational Moulding.

INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS

Companies

Companies within the Industrial Solutions business unit supply automation solutions developed in-house, such as packaging machines, accumulators

Ackurat

ture and fittings are supplied with parts such as hand wheels, handles and

Sweden Finland Poland

adjustable feet. Contract assignments for advanced industrial products in

Canline

and conveyor systems, to the packaging industry. Manufacturers of furni-

small and medium-sized production runs are also performed. 2017

2016

Q1–Q3

Q1–Q4

Netherlands USA

Fredriksons

Net sales

SEK m

875

448

613

Sweden China

Operating profit

SEK m

133

–

Jorgensen

15.2

12.2

9.7

– of which non-recurring items

Operating margin

Denmark

NPB

Sweden

Jorgensen is included from the acquisition date 24 November 2016.

PRECISION TECHNOLOGY

Companies

Operations within the Precision Technology business unit cover component and system manufacture through advanced cutting machining of metal and plastic, used for the production of components with stringent requirements for quality and precision.

KMV

Sweden

LK Precision Sweden

Mikroverktyg Sweden

2017

2016

Q1–Q3

Q1–Q4

230

Net sales

SEK m

186

170

Operating profit

SEK m

16.8

13.0

12.7

Operating margin

ROTATIONAL MOULDING

Resinit

Sweden

Companies

Operations within the Rotational Moulding business unit comprise the design, manufacture and sale of plastic components and systems produced by means of rotational moulding. Deliverables include both customer-specific and proprietary products.

2017

2016

Q1–Q3

Q1–Q4

Net sales

SEK m

174

168

213

Operating profit

SEK m

-6

–

10.6

13.2

11.7

– of which non-recurring items

Operating margin

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Cipax

Sweden Estonia Norway Finland

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Definitions Basic earnings per share Net profit for the period in relation to the average number of outstanding shares. Capital employed Balance sheet total less non-interest-bearing liabilities. Cash flow from operating activities per share Cash flow from operating activities in relation to the average number of outstanding shares. Diluted earnings per share Net profit for the period plus costs relating to convertible loan in relation to the average number of outstanding shares plus the average number of shares added at conversion of outstanding convertibles.

Net investments in non-current assets Closing balance less opening balance plus depreciation, impairment losses and translation differences for the period, pertaining to non-current assets. Operating margin Operating profit in relation to net revenue. Profit margin Profit after financial items in relation to net revenue. Proportion of risk-bearing capital Equity plus deferred tax liability in relation to total capital. Return on capital employed Profit after financial items plus financial expenses in relation to average capital employed.

Equity per share Equity in relation to the number of outstanding shares on the balance sheet date.

Return on equity Net profit for the period in relation to average equity.

Equity/assets ratio Equity in relation to total capital.

Return on total capital Profit after financial items plus financial expenses in relation to average total capital.

Interest coverage ratio Profit after financial items plus financial expenses in relation to financial expenses.

Total capital Total equity and liabilities (balance sheet total).

Key figures Key figures included in this report derive primarily from the disclosure requirements according to IFRS and the Annual Accounts Act. Other measures, known as alternative key figures, describe e.g. the profit trend, financial strength and how the company has invested its capital. Presented key figures take the nature of the business into account, and are deemed to provide relevant information to shareholders and other stakeholders at the same time as achieving comparability with other companies. The margin measures are also presented internally.

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Auditor’s review report Introduction We have reviewed the interim report for XANO Industri AB (publ) as at 30 September 2017 and for the nine-month period then ended. The Board of Directors and the CEO are responsible for the preparation and presentation of this interim report in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act. Our responsibility is to express a conclusion on this interim report based on our review. Scope of review We conducted our review in accordance with the International Standard on Review Engagements, ISRE 2410 Review of Interim Financial Statements Performed by the Independent Auditor of the Entity. A review consists of making enquiries, primarily of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters, and applying analytical and other review procedures. A review is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and other generally accepted auditing standards in Sweden. The procedures performed in a review do not enable us to obtain assurance that we would become aware of all significant matters that might be identified in an audit. Accordingly, we do not express an audit opinion. Conclusion Based on our review, nothing has come to our attention that causes us to believe that the interim report has not been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with IAS 34 and the Swedish Annual Accounts Act with regard to the Group, and in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act with regard to the Parent Company. Jönköping, 1 November 2017 Ernst & Young AB Joakim Falck Authorised Public Accountant

The Parent Company, XANO Industri AB (publ) with corporate identity number 556076-2055, is a public limited liability company with its registered office in Jönköping, Sweden.